Panasonic LUMIX S5II Digital Camera

Introduction

This document provides detailed explanations of all the functions and operations for the Panasonic LUMIX S5II digital camera. It is designed to help users understand and utilize the camera's capabilities effectively.

Please read these instructions carefully before using the product. For registration and support, visit the official Panasonic website:

http://shop.panasonic.com/support/register (U.S. customers only)

Information regarding firmware updates is also available to enhance camera performance and add new functionalities.

Key Features and Operations

The manual covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Getting Started: Attaching accessories, charging batteries, inserting memory cards, and attaching lenses.
• Basic Operations: Camera handling, recording modes, settings, and menu navigation.
• Taking Pictures: Understanding picture settings like aspect ratio, size, and quality.
• Focus / Zoom: Detailed guidance on selecting focus modes, AF operations, and zoom functions.
• Drive / Shutter / Image Stabilizer: Information on burst shooting, time-lapse, and image stabilization.
• Metering / Exposure / ISO Sensitivity: Explanations of exposure modes and sensitivity settings.
• White Balance / Image Quality: Adjusting white balance, photo styles, and lens compensation.
• Flash: Using external and wireless flash, and flash settings.
• Video Settings: Comprehensive details on video recording modes, exposure, audio settings, and external microphones.
• Special Video Recording: Features like Slow & Quick Video, High Frame Rate Video, Log Recording, and HLG Videos.
• HDMI Output (Video): Connecting to external devices and outputting video signals.
• Playing Back and Editing of Images: Reviewing and editing photos and videos.

Understanding Symbols

The manual utilizes specific symbols to convey information:

• Black icons indicate usable functions, while gray icons represent unavailable functions.
• Operating symbols are used to explain camera controls and menu selections.
• Notification symbols classify information such as confirmation prompts, usage tips, and supplementary details.